Denver Broncos Claim Former Utah OT Darrin Paulo Off Waivers
Aug 31, 2020, 9:41 AM | Updated: 9:59 am
Utah Utes offensive lineman Darrin Paulo (77) prepares to block during the Alamo Bowl football game between the Utah Utes and Texas Longhorns at the Alamodome on December 31, 2019 in San Antonio, TX. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
(Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – The Denver Broncos have claimed former Utah offensive tackle Darrin Paulo off of waivers.
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Paulo signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent but was waived by the organization on August 29.
Denver was awarded Paulo through the waiver process, creating competition at the tackle positions on the offensive line. Former Utah standout Garett Bolles is currently the starting left tackle for the Broncos and has been since his rookie season in 2017.
We were awarded OT Darrin Paulo off waivers.
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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 30, 2020
At Utah, Paulo was a four-year starter after appearing in 53 games, including 41 starts. He earned first team All-Pac-12 honors as a senior in 2019. While in college, he started at left and right tackle. He started 26 games on the right side during his sophomore and junior seasons while moving to left tackle as a senior.
The Broncos will have to cut their roster down to 53 players by September 5. They are scheduled to open the season on Monday Night Football, September 14 at home against the Tennessee Titans.
Trevor Allen is a Utah Utes Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Crimson Corner podcast. Follow him on Twitter: @TrevorASports. You can download and listen to the podcast, here.
